George IV Silver Gilt and Agate Candlesticks by Edward Farrell

An outstanding pair of sterling silver candlesticks by English silversmith Alexander Johnston. Reflecting the mid-18th century Georgian taste for the Rococo style, these candlesticks feature deeply chased decoration, from shells and palms to acanthus and rosettes, as well as an engraved armorial on each pedestal. Their exuberant yet balanced design is characteristic of the sophisticated style brought to England by French Huguenot silversmiths in the 1700s. Alexander Johnston first entered his mark in 1747 and work such as his, as well as that of artists like the celebrated Paul de Lamerie, indicated the adoption of French forms in all of the decorative arts, from furniture to textiles, hailing the dramatic shift from the more restrained classical manner. Excellent condition. Hallmarked London, 1751 10 ¾” high Reference: English goldsmiths and their marks, 2nd ed., 1921, Sir Charles James Jackson.

This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engraved armorial, this is a work of true genius. A gilt washed-interior adds a sense of majesty. Renowned for his rapidly changing partnerships as much as for his artistry, Smith worked with some of the best craftsmen of the era, including Paul Storr, Matthew Boulton, and Digby Scott...

Splendid continuous hand-painted scenes adorn these graceful and rare Viennese silver and enamel candlesticks. Adorned with scenes of gods and goddesses from classical mythology, these lights are executed with exceptional detail and artistry. A fantastic testament to the skilled artisans of Austria, they exemplify remarkable design and craftsmanship. Enameling is one of the oldest forms of decorative art with examples dating back almost 3,000 years to Mycenaean Greece. The methods used in the enameling process have changed very little since that time. Enamel is actually glass colored with metallic pigments that are fused to metal by firing. Because different colors fire at different temperatures, it was essential that the artist paint the colors that required the highest heat first, adding the others in descending order of their firing temperature. The forte of the Viennese enamellers...

This remarkably detailed pair of American Brilliant Period cut glass candlesticks combine the Russian and Swirl patterns. The candlesticks' capital and base display the deeply cut and highly polished pyramidal stars and strawberry diamonds...

This important set of George V silver candelabra by famed English silversmiths Thomas Bradbury & Sons are some of the finest the firm ever created. A high level of refinement is impa...

This candle holder by renowned porcelain manufacturer Jacob Petit is extravagantly designed in the form of a majestic peacock. Petit owned one of the most important and well-known po...

Pair of superb quality George IV Rococo border round base candlesticks Exceptional applied Rococo borders; removable bobeches, no plate wear noted.

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Italian silver and marble candlesticks, an addition to our continental silverware collection. These exceptional antique Italian...

Pair of Elegant George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1799 Additional Information: Date: Hallmarked in Sheffiled in 1799 for Nathaniel Smith and Co. Period: George III Origin: Sheffield, Yorkshire...

A very fine George III Chamber Candlestick made in London in 1816 by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard. The Chamberstick displays a shaped circular base, with a raised, pleated, border decorated with gadrooning and scrolls. The central shaft is decorated with reeding and rises to a tulip shaped socket, with detachable nozzle, the border decorated in a similar manner to the base, with gadrooning and scrolls. This fine example has a scroll side handle, with oval, gadrooned, thumb piece. The conical extinguisher has a ball final...

An Extremely Rare George II Chamber Candlestick Made in Edinburgh in 1745 by Edward Lothian, Assay Master Hugh Gordon. The Chamberstick stands on three unusual cast bun feet and has...

Victorian carved Agate silver mounted candlestick by Pairpoint Brothers, 1894 Victorian carved agate silver mount candlestick with floral repousse. Maker John & Frank Pairpoint Lo...